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Josef Clemens Kaufmann

Born in 1867.

Died in 1926.

Josef Clemens Kaufmann was a recognised Swiss painter known for his military and animal subjects. In 1895, he founded the Christmas exhibitions in Lucerne, thereby demonstrating his commitment to the promotion of art. In 1906, he established the Society of Free Swiss Artists, the Secession, and served as its president until 1919.

His artistic repertoire included artillery subjects, portraits of officers, as well as genre scenes and illustrations, attesting to his versatility and his interest in depicting military and animal life.

Josef Clemens Kaufmann

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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Blick auf das sommerliche Unterschächen.
Auction date to be completed · Lot 683 · Öl auf Lwd. · 56,5 × 74,5 cm
Estimate CHF 1500
Result : CHF 1500excluding buyer’s premium
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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Bei den Löwen.
Auction date to be completed · Lot 3968 · Öl auf Mkt. · 31 × 45 cm
Estimate CHF 400
Result : CHF 300excluding buyer’s premium
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